Construction Basics

ConstructionBasics

Standard stud placement is 16”, keep this in mind when adding a outlet that requires you to cut a wall caddy in.

Running cables through a crawl-space is common practice, here are some tips to remember. • When drilling to add an outlet be sure to drill from the inside the house, between the studs. • Inspect the area to be drilled on both sides for electric wires, water pipes, a/c duct work, etc… • When running a cable from dmarc, be sure to drill from outside into crawl-space, soffits, or attics. • Watch for hazards when going under a house

Be sure to locate the studs in the rafters for navigating in the attics.

Remember to watch for hazards in attics, HEAT!, low clearances, nails/screws, loose boards, • Use center conductor to help find locations before drilling. • Inspect area on both sides before drilling.

Drill down deep enough to go through up to several layers of 2x4 studs. DO NOT use flex bits, they have a chance of causing damage to customers property and that will cost YOU!

This could have been avoided. • Remember to ALWAYS drill from inside the structure when adding an outlet. • Drill with care, stopping between each layer to avoid excessive damage.

You should try to avoid drilling into brick if at all possible. You should drill into your mortar joints instead. That way, if your customer ever removes the attachment, you can repack the holes in the mortar with new mortar for an invisible repair. • Always use the correct type of bit when drilling • Use a “Hammer” drill if possible when drilling masonry External Attachments

Use the correct anchors when doing attachments. • Never drill into tile, it WILL shatter! • Remember to ALWAYS drill from inside the structure when adding an outlet. Let your drill do the work, pushing too hard can blow out the brick. • Check both side of the area to be drilled (look around before you drill) • Be sure to choose a stable place to install the “P” hook. it must support the weight of the drop and the tension of the line. • Avoid staples in stucco or vinyl sidings.

Never leave outlets without Plugs and RTV and Drip loop! Seal all penetrations!!

When drilling from the inside out try and drill at a slight downward angle so water can not run down the cable and into the wall. This picture is exaggerated just to give you the idea.

Remember to use the correct attachments when running an outlet that wraps the house. • Cable Strap : Brick w/anchor, Wood, Vinyl siding, Stucco. • Cable staple T59 ONLY: Wood surfaces only! • Follow the “lines” of the house, mortar lines in the brick, under eaves.

Talk with the customer about where they are expecting the outlets. • Decide the best path to take to have the correct amount of signal at the device. • Watch for things that will cause EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference), Lighting, Microwaves, Radio equipment, Heavy machinery. Pathways and Spaces

If you are working in a commercial building please be sure to look around for fire stopping if you drill a penetration for a cable. • It is red or orange in color and is in a putty form in most places. Fire Stop

Construction Basics